syrah

Apparently, blending syrah from the Northern Rhone with Bordeaux was fairly common in the pre-appellation controllée era, particularly in weaker vintages, to result in a wine that had been “Hermitagé,” so-called after the celebrated region that produces fine syrah.

Chateau Palmer revives an old tradition | Dr Vino's wine blog 2010

Apparently, blending syrah from the Northern Rhone with Bordeaux was fairly common in the pre-appellation controllée era, particularly in weaker vintages, to result in a wine that had been “Hermitagé,” so-called after the celebrated region that produces fine syrah.

2010 May | Dr Vino's wine blog 2010

Of the wineries currently open for business, Arrowhead Spring's gamble on syrah is what I think is the most exciting, but it's the new vineyards where the diversity is most evident.

Niagara Escarpment Wines 2009

Of the wineries currently open for business, Arrowhead Spring's gamble on syrah is what I think is the most exciting, but it's the new vineyards where the diversity is most evident.

Bryan Calandrelli 2009

I hesitate to say it, but I think rather than compare this grape to syrah from the Northern Rhone, it might be more interesting to compare their syrah to that of the Northern Rhone.

Blaufrankisch: The Best Red You've Never Heard Of | Dr Vino's wine blog 2010

Of the wineries currently open for business, Arrowhead Spring's gamble on syrah is what I think is the most exciting, but it's the new vineyards where the diversity is most evident.

Diversity in the Vineyards of Niagara, USA 2008

Of the wineries currently open for business, Arrowhead Spring's gamble on syrah is what I think is the most exciting, but it's the new vineyards where the diversity is most evident.

LENNDEVOURS: 2008

Jamesport Vineyards 2006 Rose ($16), a blend of cabernet franc, merlot and syrah, is a soft, fruity rosé made in an off-dry style.

WTNs: Jamesport Vineyards New Releases (North Fork of Long Island) 2008

Others are delicious for their savoury character, and this wine definitely falls into the latter category: an uncompromisingly authentic, supple northern Rhône syrah, that is all about meaty, spicy flavours; like a juicy, bloody peppered steak.

The 20 best Christmas red wines 2011

The frosting is dark chocolate & flavored with Bouteille Call pronounce that booty call a syrah port from Boony Doon Vineyard with a strong raspberry flavor.

Love Potion Cupcake kat 2008